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The Pacific Coast Collection by Gucci Westman Revlon Spring 2013

Update By: earthlingorgeous
Date: May 22, 2013

Dive into a sea of colors inspired by the exotic shades of pacific surf with the latest collection from Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman: The Pacific Coast Collection by Gucci Westman Revlon Spring 2013.  Westman’s highly anticipated collection for Spring ’13 brings an irresistible island vibe accented with acidic color that is the essence of the season. The look is confident and fresh, both optimistic and desirable.  

Inspired by sculptural sea glass and a touch of Tahitian glamour, Westman’s collection brings together bright pops of coral, pinks and emeralds to mix and match for the ultimate surfer-girl chic. 

Revlon Pacific Coast Collection by Gucci  Spring 2013

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How To Store Make Up & Skin Care Products In A Hot Tropical Weather

Make up and skin care products, especially cream based ones, easily melt on a temperature over 25C.  If you look at the packaging of each cream based makeup you have you will see storage instructions to keep it in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight exposure.  If you live in a hot tropical weather country like the Philippines, this will be one of your biggest makeup challenge  – a cool storage area in your homes for your make up and cosmetics!

An easy answer to this would be to keep your makeup in an air conditioned room in your homes. But admit it or not, majority of the homes in the Philippines don’t have aircon. Even if we do, we don’t leave the aircon on all the time especially when we are away.    So, how do you store your make up and skin care products  in a hot tropical weather like ours?

Simple! Keep it in the refrigerator!

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M.A.C. Punk Couture Collection

Punk’s definitely not dead.  Not now, not ever.  After that 2013 MET Gala giving life back to punk.  It’s M.A.C.s turn to pay homage to the style that rocked the world.

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For this season, M.A.C. believed in the  Punk’s rebel spirit and revolutionary impact on fashion with that in mind they released  an exclusively-online collection of hautecore colours, superbly M∙A∙C. Lips and nails attract all the right attention in blackened plums and deep burgundy, while Fluidline and Liquid Eye Liner give intense definition for that daringly gorgeous glare.

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Revlon PhotoReady Primer + Shadow + Sparkle Metropolitan & Watercolors

I’ve been waiting for this since last year, I’ve been seeing it in the Revlon U.S. pages but as always when it comes to cosmetics, makeup products, and fragrances, the Philippines always comes last to release!  (sad truth)  But the good thing is we can read reviews first before buying them right?  (Nah! Who am I kidding) Being the first always feels great as it is a stroke to our ego hehe!  Anyway here is my semi-review of the Revlon PhotoReady Primer + Shadow + Sparkle in Metropolis and Watercolor palette.

Revlon PhotoReady Primer + Shadow

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Dior Addict Lipstick Vintage Review

Believe it or not, I did not have a makeup discussion with my high school friends . I don’t remember is talking about what shade of lipstick or lip gloss will look good on me or them. As far as I can remember we just use whatever was given to us without complaining that the shade isn’t right.

When one of my high school bff went for a vacation here in the Philippines she gifted us a bag of makeup goodies. As she handed mine she said I know you will like all of it because I read your blog and your makeup tutorial and finds. When I saw what’s inside I was super happy. When the others saw what’s in there they asked “why didn’t I have this or that like of Earth?” My friend said, “I don’t know if you use those kind of makeup or not, at least with Earth I know she uses them“. It just stresses how I and my friends are late bloomers when it comes to makeup.

Anyway, that was a long story. I just want to show you one of the makeup goodies she gave me, the Christian Dior Addict Lipstick in Vintage shade.

Dior Addict Lipstick Vintage review

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Benefit Cosmetics Fake Up Review

Concealers, I believe is one of the best makeup invention ever. They help hide imperfections and make the wearer look flawless. However, there are some concealers that settles on wrinkles and fine lines and some cake after a couple minutes of use or when topped with a loose powder which makes you look not so flawless anymore. Well, here’s one concealer product I just discovered recently that will make you forget other concealers — Benefit Cosmetics Fake Up!

Benefit Cosmetics Fake Up

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L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick Review

Red, Pink and Nude are my three favorite and basic lipstick shades .  I wear nude on daytime events or when doing errands, I use pink or red on a nighttime event or when I think my outfit is too plain and I need to add some oomph to my look.  So, when I got another super cool package from L’Oreal  with their latest lipstick inside I tried them on right away!   I was planning to buy a couple of these L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick because I’ve seen reviews and ads and I can’t stop but admire the beautiful highly pigmented lips I’ve seen wearing it,plus I love the pretty gold packaging too!

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YSL Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss Review

Easy, breezy makeup that’s barely there is the way to go on a hot humid day like this 2013 Philippine summer. So when I got these YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) Lip Glosses from one of my balikbayan BFF I was very excited to use it ASAP. I’ve been using it since I got it and I’m very much happy about it. No wonder it’s one of YSL Beauty best seller product.

YSL Golden Gloss
Product Info
A high shine lip gloss with real 24-carat-gold flecks. Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss is the ultimate in beauty luxury. This gloss forms a mirror-effect on the lips with sparkling gold mother-of-pearl. It has a complex of nourishing oils (nigelle and cameline oils) protects the lips while providing total comfort. It contains 0.2% of 24-carat gold.

Product Shots

YSL Golden Gloss
Swatches
YSL Golden Gloss #1 Simply Gold

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YSL Golden Gloss #2 Golden Praline

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On My Lips
YSL Golden Gloss #1 Simply Gold

YSL Golden Gloss

YSL Golden Gloss #2 Golden Praline

YSL Golden Gloss
#1 Simply Gold

YSL Golden Gloss

#2 Golden Praline

YSL Golden Gloss
What I think of it?

  • I love the super high gloss it gives on the lips, it makes your lips looks very plump and juicy.
  • I love that the gloss is very pigmented.
  • It doesn’t feel sticky or heavy on the lips.
  • Unscented and doesn’t taste like wax
  • The high shine / gloss doesn’t get easily removed. I’m actually surprised that it contains real gold specks! No wonder the super shine!
  • There’s nothing to dislike about this product except its a bit pricey

Do I recommend it?
Of course! If you have a lot of cash to spare then I suggest you get one or two or three shades that you can use alternately. You can actually use this on top of your regular lipstick for added shine and plump. It comes in 55 shades so I’m sure there’s one that will match the shade of your favorite lipstick. But its also good to go on its own because color pay-off is really good.

Here are the other shades available for the YSL Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss

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Have you tried any YSL Golden Gloss yet? What is your favorite shade or lip gloss if you haven’t tried YSL yet?

Stay gorgeous everyone!

Mary Kay Makeup Finishing Spray by Skindinavia Review

With this scorching Manila weather lately, I choose to go out with minimal and light clothes and makeup as possible. I’m glad Mary Kay sent me their latest product, the Makeup Finishing Spray by Skindinavia , that allows my makeup look fresh all day without having to retouch as often as possible except for my lipstick and lipgloss that fades a bit when I eat or drink.

Mary Kay Makeup Finishing Spray
Product Info Anytime you need help avoiding makeup meltdown, a couple spritzes of Mary Kay Makeup Finishing Spray by Skindinavia will have you “set”. Use it for weddings, job interviews, a long day followed by a night out, or anytime you’re just to busy to worry about your makeup. It feels completely breathable and works on any skin type, even on oily skin. And when you’re ready to remove your makeup, this lightweight formula washes off as easily as it applies. This gives your makeup the staying power to last up to 16 hours when nothing less than picture perfect will do. Dermatologist tested. Oil Free. Clincically tested for skin iirtancy and allergy. Colorfast tested (won’t stain clothing) Product Shots

Mary Kay Finishing Spray by Scandinavia
How to use: Hold the spray at least 10 inches away from the face and spray it on (one on the front and one spray on each side of the face). Don’t wipe or pat dry. It will dry on it its own. On my face: First day I tried the makeup finishing spray:

using Mary Kay Finishing Makup Spray by Scandinavia Second day I tried on the makeup finishing spray.
using Mary Kay Finishing Makeup Spray by Scandinavia
What I think about it:

  • Texture: The spray is translucent and very light, feels and looks like water.
  • Scent: It has a very light baby powder scent kinda like fresh from the shower but very very light almost none.
  • It doesn’t feel sticky or greasy on the skin that will make you feel uncomfortable the whole time you are wearing it.
  • It doesn’t clog the pores. It actually feels like your second skin. Skin breathes even when the spray is on unlike other finishing spray that feels sticky.
  • It gives your makeup a dewy finish.
  • I super love the Mary Kay Finishing Makeup Spray because it makes my makeup stay put for hours and hours without having to retouch.
  • It doesn’t make my face look greasy or oily even under the scorching heat of the sun!
  • Another great thing about this product is that you can spray it on anytime you want to feel refreshed during the day.

Do I recommend it? Absolutely! If you don’t want to bring to many makeup with you when you go out because of the need to retouch while you are out (in a meeting, office, event, party etc.) You can just use this spray and bring with you anywhere you want. Mary Kay Makeup Finishing Spray is available for sale beginning April 16, 2003 through any Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant and retails at Php1,300.00 a bottle. You may visit Mary Kay Philippines Facebook page for other information and concerns regarding the company and their products. How about you, what is your favorite makeup finishing spray if any?  What is your favorite Mary Kay product btw? Stay gorgeous everyone!       You might want to read my review about other Mary Kay products such as: